Set your story within a window of opportunity, when a character finally has the chance to do something.

Posted in Middle School on Oct 25, 2022

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“A Window Opportunity ” by Nelson Locklear

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They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. I for one was never big on windows. All my life I have stared out a window; wether it was at home on a rainy day, at school, or work. All a window ever did for me was being a reminder that I was stuck somewhere I didn’t want to be. Right now I’m outside sitting at a table of a restaurant that me and my soon to be ex love to eat. I’m looking through the window and all the people sitting, eating their food, having conversations; yet here I am once again being reminded of a place I don...

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“New Beginnings” by Tristan Bergmanis

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It was nearing midnight in the desert. The sky was clear and the stars shone softly. Lisa was on the outskirts of Tucson, a few miles from the edge of the city. There was much less light pollution here, and no buildings to obscure her view of the sky. Tonight was supposed to be the night. The news had sent warning of possible debris reentering the atmosphere, and she was not going to miss it. She sat on her dirtbike, ready to go at a moment’s notice. She had brought snacks, but she was too anxious to eat. The chirping crickets and the distan...

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“A New Campaign” by Devin W

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Hell. Who was knocking at the door before day broke? She wanted to string Alain up for allowing someone to disturb her sleep. Rylla lit a candle to find her nightgown on the couch. Across the bed chamber, she lit the candelabra on a long cabinet. Her eyes glanced over the shadows in the corners the light could not reach. She hated waking in the dark some place strange. For a woman like her, assassins Sleep was hard enough to come by in the governor’s chambers last night after she seized the city, now she’d have to do it again when t...

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“This is what we call a Freudian Joke” by Wiktora Zatorski

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Oh Luna dancing up and up the Celestial Sea, the little glowing dots and the glowing moon providing the moonlight lil' Tabatha needs in the attic of this dusty mansion. For her entire life can yap on about how she planned to finally see what all the buzz was about the Window. Reaching the attic without raising the attention of the dust-bunnies, her eyes enlarge upon gazing at the Window for the first time. Approaching closer, she stares out through the Window and was confused at how pitch-black it was despite the outside being moonlit; getti...

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“Right place, wrong location” by Candaisha Johnson

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I WALK into the café and sit at the table on the far right near the window. The smell of cookies and cakes brighten me even more. This is the place where me and Michael first met. It feels as if we are about to reenact that day all over again. Being 20 with college exams has separated us greatly but we always pulled through. I look out the window and fix my eyes onto a small child chasing a bird that's just trying to feed himself. I began to wonder if he is truly trying to feed himself or a family he has back at his home. Is it even a he? ...

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“step towards passion” by Sreeja Veeraboyana

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There is already a huge crowd at the bus stop the time I reach. There is no chance that I am going to get in the bus. I think of taking a metro instead. But I can imagine the same scenario there. But I think I can manage with it as a train is not as mini as a bus. I leave the place and head towards the metro. The crowd is just as I predict and I somehow able to catch the train and get into it. Having been in a city like Mumbai for two years, it has become a common thing for me to deal with such crowd. &nbs...

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“A 'Window' of Opportunity” by Anna Carter

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The mere fact that she was awake right now could be easily considered abnormal. Everyone who knew her would not hesitate to tell you that she favoured going to sleep early and waking up with the sun, texting her friends at 5 am that was normal. She knew that she was the most creative and productive in the mornings but today something about the thin sliver of moonlight making its way through the cracks of her blinds and the clock chiming to announce 3 AM made her wake up. The witching hour so the people said. A sane person would simply roll o...

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“My Renaissance” by Anne Riley

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The steady rain pounded the windows of the book store. It was the kind of day that was bad for the book business. Actually, every day was bad for the book business. The tiny store tucked into the corner of the bustling block of businesses had seen better days. Sales in the past year had dropped significantly, forcing Mel to lay off two employees. Then, Maura hadn’t been able to shake the guilt at being left behind since Sooji hated her new job and Joe couldn’t find work. Now, she couldn’t shake the gnawing fear that was creeping over her. ...

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“The Confession” by John Meiners, Jr

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The Confession Neville Dugat wants to talk. To the team’s knowledge, he has never been at a loss for words, but this is the first time he has initiated a conversation. Samantha and the other team members are hoping for a breakthrough. It’s going on...

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Set your story within a window of opportunity, when a character finally has the chance to do something.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 144 stories

“A Window Opportunity ” by Nelson Locklear

“New Beginnings” by Tristan Bergmanis

“A New Campaign” by Devin W

“This is what we call a Freudian Joke” by Wiktora Zatorski

“Right place, wrong location” by Candaisha Johnson

“step towards passion” by Sreeja Veeraboyana

“A 'Window' of Opportunity” by Anna Carter

“My Renaissance” by Anne Riley

“The Confession” by John Meiners, Jr

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